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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1903

Page

5

Peace Dinner Brings French British Leaders Together

London delegates from France and Britain gathered at the Commons for a dinner hosted by Sir William Houldsworth, with Brion d Estournelles and Br plus many MPs. They praised cooperation for peace, arbitration, and shared progress, noting The Hague, Entente Cordiale, and a future collaborative framework.

London International Arbitration Group French Chamber of Deputies Brion d'Estournelies House of Commons House William Houldsworth Premier Balfour Chamberlain Gerald Bilfour Board of Trade Earla Edward Paris Louber England France Great Britain Hague Tribune Balfour Baron d'Estournelles Basia Baron Destournelles Henry Campbell-Bannerman Chéfibertain

Fripp Arrested for Accounting Shortfall in Savannah

Savannah July 2 Special W C Fripp ex county administrator and guardian was arrested after failing to appear for an accounting before Ordinary Henry McAlpin. Cash in hand assessed at 2500, he requested time to produce it until Saturday, granted. Fripp formerly on the board of aldermen and recently replaced by W H Wade. Albany Dougherty tax shows property value rise of 487, with Negroes taxed at 221.27.

Savannah W C Fripp Henry McAlpin W. H Wade Fripp Fripp Wee Dougherty Albany Hpeot al W- Gunolson Dougherty Ecounty

Dr Miles Remedies Aid Heart and Nerve Health

A testimonial from a Kentucky reader praises Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure for restoring sleep and heart function after severe palpitations. The writer credits rapid relief to these tonics, noting long medical consultations failed before trying the remedies bought at local druggists.

Miles Nerwice Mites Tamgener Shelvpville Ankfort Cincinnati Lawrence vanHrs Fox Creek Fox Creek, Kyropgists Mederas Co Sikhart

Caus Removed From Office In Alabama Case

Witness W A Cause an early witness in the Franken case was removed as notary public by the governor. Testimony showed he was a justice of the peace with limited duties and had been involved with the Bemple Lumber Company, aiding in peonage schemes and fining coerced workers. The governor ordered an investigation and removal based on findings that he held only commercial notary duties. This sensational testimony ties into broader federal court proceedings affecting Alabama reputations.

Lumber Company Lumbar Milla Franklin Pace Causa Gaus

Asylum for the Blind committee tours Macon on site study

A special state senate committee appointed by Governor Terrell visits Macon to inspect the blind academy and consider selling the present site to fund a new facility near the city suburbs. Members include Senators Duncan Clementa Worsham and others. they plan to depart for Atlanta after evaluating whether the current site on the edge of town is too confined and if five acres could be bought on a streetcar line.

Macun State Senate Terrell Macon G. Duncan Doffginsville M. Clementa Towns Académy Ln Tao Amall The Academy

Confederate Veteran Rally in Marietta July in 76 Camp

A Confederate veterans rally will be held in Marietta under camp No. 76 United Confederate Veterans on the first Wednesday in August. Speeches by prominent veterans from across the state, with Hon. J Nolan of McDonough as guest speaker, begin at 9 40 with music and prayers followed by addresses by General Clement Evans Captain Evan Howell and other leaders. Afternoon program includes more talks, songs, and a benediction. Confederates are invited to attend and wear badges for identification.

Marietta Camp No. 76 United Confederate Veterans J . Nolan McDonough Nolan Thea John A. Booth Cobb County I. W. Waddell Charles D. Phillips J Gid Morris Clement A. Evafis Evan P Howell Hiram P. Bell Cumming John W. Maddox Robert Headen Rome A J West Q. Nalan Gong Tip Harrison Cen John A. Hoath W. & Mannet

Mortuary Notes from Baltimore and Georgia Obituaries

Brief obituary notices report the death of Mrs John Wilkes of Baltimore formerly of Valdosta Georgia and mourning family men present. Other items mention the passing of Warren Beeland prominent Macon county figure with related acknowledgments, and a Georgia railroad connection with Beeland family members in Dawson.

City Council Holds Line on Sunday Eye Cool Issue

City officials debated a Sunday issue amid lingering questions and public concern. The session addressed the role of a local agency and the impact on residents as officials considered possible restrictions and future actions.

Pei Duly Goiraré City

Ed Rickerson Kills Father in Madison Area

Near Bostwick Neal Rickerson, longtime Madison resident, was shot by his son Ed Rickerson Monday night and died Tuesday afternoon. Ed said liquor caused the trouble and his father threatened the family. a knife and a struggle over a weapon preceded the discharge. The wife and mother corroborate the account. Ed expressed remorse and vowed to quit liquor.

Madison Bostwick Neal Rickerson Rickerson Ed Rickerson

Body of Pope Lies In State At Vatican

The body of Leo XIII lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica with royal guards and penitents praying nearby. Diplomats and church dignitaries pass the bier in solemn procession while a red damask canopy covers the pontiff and candles burn at the corners of the bed. Cremated rituals, autopsy results, and claims about the pope’s will frame a day of vigil as the Vatican prepares for the conclave.

Vatican Leo XIII Papacy St. Damaso Congregation of Cardinals Leo Papponi Cardinal Oreglia Capcer Viecera St. Peter Bainia Bincent Anastasiae Pius IX St. Petar Saints Vincent and Anastasius Algo Lee

City Shaken by Dynamite Explosion in Hot Springs

Hot Springs Arkansas July 22 a large quantity of dynamite exploded in the city center scattering stones in all directions. Conway a laborer on a building site near the blast was likely fatally injured by a stone thrown by the explosion. Boulders crashed through Arlington hotel rotunda windows and damaged nearby bath houses. Many bystanders escaped unharmed though fragments rained down as workmen faced the aftermath.

Hot Springs Ark Graves Conway Arlington Hotel Ren Workman

Colceed Methodists Meet in Valdosta District Session

The African Methodist Episcopal conference of the Valdosta district held its thirty first annual session at 8 Timothy church in Valdosta on July 92. Delegates were plentiful and religious zeal was high, with five converts and three new probationers at night. Rev. William Decker Johnson presided. officers included Rev. W. M Clgrie secretary, William Lissimore assistant secretary, A. L. Murphy marshal, and B. H. Wil Hamа of Valdosta. Bishop H M Turner was expected to attend and Roy Edward McCray led the singing. The meeting continues through the week.

Lake Park Secratary William Lissimore Valdosta A. L. Murphy Stockton B. H. Wil Hama H M. Turner Roy Edward McCray

Kingston Peach Crop Promises Major Sale This Year

Kingston Georgia July 2 Special Kingston and Jenniy boast a record peach crop four cars already shipped and many crates by express G B Miller Bon of Rome bought the entire crop for 13000 Rome will receive ten thousand dollars worth of peaches this year as the industry thrives and promises growth

Kingston Jenniy Expresse Miller & Bon Rome

Improvements At Columbus Southern Bell Erect Office Building

The Southern Bell Telephone Company bought the Compton place at Twelfth Street and Second Avenues for 7000 dollars, planning a three story or four story office building. The firm will lay wires underground as part of Columbus improvements. E L Bill and associates paid 12000 dollars for the Cook estate interest and will form a company to develop property north of Columbus.

Southern Hell Company Columbus Jilly Southern Bell Telephone Company Compton Place Twelfth Street Second Avenues E. L. Bill and Associates J. C. Cook Benning Cook Cook Estate

Senoia Defeats Atlanta In Extra Innings Clash

In Senoia Georgia on July 2 a tight game between Atlanta and Senoia culminated in an 10 to 9 score after ten innings. Final frame saw Benola prevail 10 to 3 with Senola and Taylor batteries for Senoia and Hobby for Atlanta.

Senoia Atlanta Benola Senola Dasser Taylor Hobby and Hobby

Superior Court in session as Judge Bartlett presides

The Carroll County Superior Court in session this week with Judge Lafayette Bartlett of Brownsville presiding. Professor Stewart, agent for the State University at Athens, spoke to the public during the noon recess on Wednesday regarding university interests.

Suchanan Superior Court County Lafayette Bartlett Brownavite Stewart State University At Athena

Pope Leo XIII Death and Conclave Preparations

Reports from Rome retracted claims of a $15 million pope fortune. A solemn requiem for Leo XIII was held in Washington with Cardinal Falconio presiding. Knights of Columbus in New Haven ordered purple bows for thirty days in mourning. Conclave preparations in Rome include strict isolation of participants and by lot selection of cardinal cells.

United States Cardinal Oreglia Washington Leo XIII St. Mary Church Diomede Falconio Monsignor Falconio América Columbus Knights New Haven Conn Board of Directors The Knights of Columbus Rome Order Oregila Roma Cardinala Martinelli SteMhuber Telan Oreglia Pluste Fiatue Viellan Cardinal Hohenlohe Chaps Italy Blemayok Lot

Sixteenth Annual East Point Baptist Sunday School Convention

Short items note the East Point Baptist Sunday School convention at Mount Zion near Hapeville with fifteen schools enrolled and a planned program. Other notices report a Houston Street resident and her daughter injured in an excavation, a court ruling on drunkenness, probate proceedings for G W Collier, a Decatur man’s return from illness improving, a city crackdown on women loitering around saloons, a small fire at Dixie Wall Paper, funeral notices for A E W Blosser and Alvin Trammell, a funeral for Roy Minor, a fire at 238 Fort Street, and a Board of Education meeting with possible new teacher. An attachment suit by W. Johns seeks $60,000 from Southern Railway for locomotive explosion injuries.

East Point Baptist Sunday School Mount Zion Hapeville Schoors Arnos & Armold. W Johns Southern Railway Company Peters Street Shropshire Southern Railway Spencer N. C Hla Ayes

Candidates in Field to Succeed Resigned Sergeant Braealton

Police circles show interest in choosing a successor to Station Sergeant Braselton who has resigned. Field Sergeant Turner denies seeking a desk sergeant post, while candidates Bonnell Mitchell Martin Tibbs Jett Mayo and Abbott are named. The board will elect at the next regular meeting unless an earlier meeting is called before Braselton’s resignation takes effect August 1.

Treant Ebrasilion Braealton Turner Bonnell Mitchell Martin Tibbs Jett Mayo Abbott Braselton

Propristor Borelli and staff arrested at turf exchange

A report from August details the arrest of proprietor John Borelli and several employees at a turf exchange. The incident occurred with protests from supporters who claim the arrests were improper and that Borelli intends to continue operations if permitted by the board.

Reliance Wins in a Fluke Race at Newport Harbor

Newport July 22 The 90 footers of the New York Yacht Club cruise back from Lynnhaven harbor saw mishaps as Hellenic and Columbia struck bottom early. Constitution damaged and out of race. Reliance led to a walk over after trouble delayed rivals. Lipton’s Shamrock III and Erin triumphed in fog disrupted final leg with gaff damage but Shamrock III stayed ahead.

Newport New York Yacht Club Lynnhaven Harbor Columbia Ggurae Gay Head Hamrock Atlantic Highlands N. J Thomas Lipton Air Thomsa Waa Erie Basin

Widow's rights in Florida wills affirmed in Grainger case

Florida Supreme Court rules in Benedict V. Grainger that a widow acting with a co executor to foreclose mortgages and buy estate property may later elect to take a child's portion instead of the will. Debts and administration costs are paid before distribution. widow’s share as a child surpasses legacies. Opinion cites Georgia court decisions.

Florida Supreme Court Tallahassee Fla Benedict Supreme Court of Georgia

Confederate Veteran Licenseed Negro Dance Dive Arrested

Officer Captain Moon and Patrolman Howell raided a negro dance dive on Decatur street run by John Boields. The operator claimed a license but produced a Confederate veteran’s license issued to H. P. Cook. Cook faced charges and posted $25 cash bond. the case was scheduled for this afternoon.

HE. P. Cook Captain Moon Howell Decatur Street John Boields Shields H. P. Cook Moon Shiella Cook Fields

Regular Attendance Drive by National Guard Officers

In Jackson Mississippi on July 22 special dispatches report Captain Mewblit’s stern directive to enforce the statute requiring regular attendance. Company officers vow no trivial excuses will be accepted and enlisted men must be present in the future.

Jackson Miss Mewblit National Guard

Wagon accident leaves one dead near Cowpent Spellanburg

Report from Columbia British Columbia dated July 22 describes a wagon mishap after a mule bolted the wagon. Mrs Bogan fell from the wagon and died instantly. Mr and Mrs Lee Bogan and several children were en route to church when the mare spooked and ran, injuring others.

Columbia B. C Medger Debicits Cowpent Spellanburg County Lee Bogan Ted

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de. Miles Caus Comercial Notary Justice of Peace Belling Marietta, Ga Mortuary John Wilkes Baltimore John E. Wilkes Wilkes Wil Wae Captain Mack Carpenter Apalachite Columbue dAoak of Capes Ius Golsinres Chettshooehies Warren Marcou County Opelika Warren Beeland Promaineus Chtsen Colceed Methodists Improv August C. Denck Ming Josie Denck Houston Street Forsyth Mitchell Streets Councian Courtland Winn Police Court GW. Coller John R. Wilkinson Westmoreland Bros G. W. Collier J. H. L. Callier J. N. Bateman W. QO. Btehle Decatur Ball Hab Ashoons Dixie Wall Paper Company Peachtree Street A. E. W Blosser West North Avenue Charles W. Byrd Rtv B. H. Watkins Westview Alvin Trammell John Street Quillian Roy Minor Worth Boulevard Hollywood Fort Street Board OF Education Boyal High School Propristor Borelli Auguste Aurista Salid Warty John Borelli Borelli Buerrest Reliance Georgia Aint &Glass Co Essig Bros., Clothiers Whitehall St Stockman H L Stockman William, Clarence Joan Stockmen Lillian Wootten I. G. Greer Mies Lina Stockmen H. L. Stockman Ellis Warm Springs Indian Springs Philadelphia Norfolk Boston Providence Geni WM. W. Tull Empire Building W.ap. Turner G.P. A Trip Old Dominion Line New York Norfolk, Va Southwest Richmond Old Paint Comfort Ocean View Virginia Beach Nortots Vay Hermanville Porns County T. E. Bugg Sliver Creek Lawrence County Dale BR. L Longino
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